Classical Et Cetera

Great books, need great characters. And a wide swath of classic literature features some incredibly strong female characters that we believe both young girls and young boys should read and enjoy. Join Shane at the table today with guest Leta Sundet to talk about the role strong female protagonists play in classic literature, why these books feature so strongly in our traditional homeschool curriculum, and how the right kind of female leads create better stories and better examples for young readers. We are excited you're here with us, let's jump in!

We love great books. Great books will make you smarter, great books will change the way your mind works, great books have changed the western world. Today on the podcast, Shane and the gang break down the core elements of great literature that help unlock the pleasure in reading in the long term. For what are great books, if not gateways to greater reading? Today we find out. 

We've received a ton of questions from viewers of the show and now it's time to answer them! We looked through comments on Classical Et Cetera episodes to find thought provoking questions to answer at the table. Join Paul, Shane, Tanya, and Martin for this special year-end Q&A episode. If you have additional questions for the group, put them in the comments down below!

Merry Christmas from Memoria Press and Classical Et Cetera. In this episode, the gang talks "A Christmas Carol", plays Secret Santa, and Tanya almost gets stabbed! It's an episode to ring in the Christmas season and celebrate a joyful year of light and love, featuring a special message from the MP family. Merry Christmas!

Classical Education and the Great Books of the Western World are a gateway to the Great Conversation. But what is the Great Conversation, and how does a classic reading list of history's greatest books inspire us to think big and strive in personal growth and wisdom? Today, Shane and the gang find out. Today we take a look at a manageable approach for beginners to enter into the Great Conversation and a wholistic perspective on the classics. Book your seat now, for Classical Et Cetera!

Today we're talking about our Classical Christian Studies Curriculum. Memoria Press has made it a point to teach biblical literacy, church history, and a strong faith in a Christian consciousness. Why is this valuable in a homeschooling setting? What is the point of a Christian education in a homeschool or formal school environment? Today we find out.

Why do we educate our kids? What is education in America trying to do? It can seem like the functions, aim, and purpose of school defined, redefined, and conceptualized anew every year. Why? What is education supposed to be doing for us? Today Shane and the gang sit down to explore the definition, meaning, and goals of the educational philosophy of Memoria Press. We explore the nature of education, the objectives of the classroom, the motivation of teacher and parent alike, and why our public system isn't serving our kids the way they should be. At MP we believe that our Classical Christian Curriculum is accessible, available, and the best option for parents and teachers alike.

Time to get started in Classical Education! We know that for first time teachers and parents Classical Education and Classical thinking can seem a little bit daunting. But trust us, no one here at Memoria Press was born classically educated and we've found that the journey is definitely worth it. Getting into Classical Education is accessible for classroom and homeschool teachers alike. What are you waiting for? Let's get started. 

In today's episode of Classical Et Cetera, Shane and friends sit down to talk about the Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair. Among the vast works by Christian authors, few cast such a compelling vision as CS Lewis.  Through a literary analysis of The Silver Chair, the team at Memoria Press will compare C.S. Lewis' other works: The Abolition of Man, Surprised by Joy, the Screwtape Letters and many more as they explore the core theme, concept, and story of the The Silver Chair.  The Christian faith journey can be complex and hard to follow, and we are grateful for this incredible work that points us to the Savior with every turn of the page.   

What is the quadrivium and how does it relate to classical education? If you've enjoyed our past conversations on the liberal arts, the trivium, and a close look at Christian homeschool education, this conversation is for you! Today we take an overview look at possibly the oldest learning curriculum in the world: The Quadrivium. Not only does a solid education need language arts to work, it needs the four pillars of geometry, astronomy, arithmetic, and music to work in a modern context. Why teach the Quadrivium? We're glad you asked. Hope you enjoy the show!